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HENRY ROSE INTERIORS PRIDES ITSELF ON A BESPOKE APPROACH TO EACH OF ITS PROJECTS. ANGELINA VILLA-CLARKE CHATS TO THE COMPANY ABOUT THIS PERSONALISED ETHOS In The Kitchen IT’S HANDS-ON
C ambridge’s family-run kitchen and bathroom company, Henry Rose Interiors, is hands-on when it comes to designing a client’s dream space. Both founders – Gabi Riseley and Lee Manning – spend plenty of time with clients to make sure each project is perfectly brought to life. Managing director and designer Gabi reveals: “As a family-run business, customers will either speak to myself or Lee. No one is passed from pillar to post between different departments. We spend quality time with our clients to understand how to achieve their dream layout and to learn more about their lifestyles.” With over 20 years’ experience in the kitchen and bathroom industry, the duo launched the company in 2018. “We already had an installation business,” explains Gabi, “but wanted to offer the clients a one-stop-shop solution to home improvements, so we decided to take the plunge and set up our own showroom.” In terms of suppliers, the team say they have selected companies to work with that boast excellent quality and service, such as the English brand Trend Interiors “Another favourite kitchen supplier is German company Rotpunkt,” she adds.
SLEEK AND STYLISH Kitchens from German brand Rotpunkt prove popular with clients of Henry Rose (above)
“We love their sustainable ethos. They also have a wide range of door fronts and colours – and the ability to make cabinets to any size. We can give the homeowner so much choice to play with.” Gabi continues: “For bathrooms, we love Crosswater – they have an extensive range of innovative and stylish products.” With more people spending an increasing amount of time in their homes, keeping ahead of trends has never been so vital for the company. “Sustainable
When it comes to bathrooms, according to Gabi, it’s all about warm metallics and spa-inspired spaces, which feature free-standing baths, polished wood and marble, to create a private sanctuary. Having worked in the Cambridge area for over 20 years, Gabi reveals it’s a region with an eclectic mix of architecture. “One day you can be looking at a bathroom in a characterful Georgian house, the next a vast kitchen diner in a modern property.” While Henry Rose Interiors’ clients come from all walks of life – and each
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demand is different – some things remain the same: the kitchen should be the heart of the home, says Gabi, and the bathroom the ultimate retreat. “What we do at
development,” says Gabi. “But it’s good to remember, there are many ways to attain an eco-friendly kitchen, whether that is sourcing carbon-
neutral, ethical and sustainable goods, or simply opting for a quality kitchen that will not need replacing in a few years.” She continues: “Other new trends for kitchens include ‘broken-plan living’. A development of open-plan living, this enables the larger room to be split into zones using bi-fold internal doors or a glazed room divider. Butler’s pantries, outdoor kitchens and double islands (with two different working heights) are also on many people’s wish lists for 2023.”
Henry Rose is offer individual solutions for each customer, creating the dream space perfectly suited to them. We also offer a turnkey service – from initial concept through to completion, we will take care of the whole project. But really, the best part of the job is converting customers’ ideas into reality and watching their faces when they see the end result.”
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